Active AlertsMcKinley

What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Northeastern McKinley County in west central New Mexico
When: Until 530 PM MDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 331 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Heavy runoff expected within the Long Canyon and Kim-me-ni-oli Wash, crossing Highway 57. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Crownpoint. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.